Zach LaVine trade rumors: Lakers officially agree to sign the Bulls star without Austin Reaves being involved in the agreement
The Athletic’s Shams Charania reported earlier in the week that there is “increased openness” from LaVine and the Bulls about exploring a trade. The Lakers were mentioned as one of the teams expected to “have a level of interest” in the two-time All-Star, and that interest is now said to be real
The latest news comes with a caveat: Los Angeles wouldn’t want to include Austin Reaves in a LaVine trade, per The Athletic’s Jovan Buha, even with the 25-year-old no longer in the starting lineup.
Is that even possible? Let’s take a closer look.
There is a way the Lakers can acquire LaVine without parting ways with LeBron James, Anthony Davis or Reaves.
